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04-03-2021, 07:54 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Western NY
Posts: 496
M.O.C. #28430
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Ford Factory Hitch?
Hello everyone, first post from a 5th wheel owner wannabe trying to learn from you all.
I am getting ready to exchange my 10 yo F-350 for a new one and I am wondering what you think about the Ford hitch. It looks a lot like a Reese in the sales book, rated 19K, but I can't find a pin weight rating on it. If I don't go that route, I was leaning toward a B&W Companion when the time comes. (probably a 3121 in the fall). The B&W is rated 20k/5K.
The truck will be an 8' bed with the gooseneck/5th wheel prep (pucks).
Both hitches are close in price although I may have some freight on the Companion unless I can get the dealer to throw it in to make the Montana deal.
The Ford hitch would be easy, it just shows up with the truck. Thoughts?
TIA
Mark
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04-03-2021, 08:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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I have teh pucks and a B&W Companion. Works fine for me. easy to insert and remove (except the weight) Also have the FORD OEM TPMS and Trailer camera.
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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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04-03-2021, 08:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Mena
Posts: 504
M.O.C. #17723
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I also have the B&W w/Ford pucks.
I think you should hit up both dealers to see which one will throw in the correct hitch with the deal.
also thinking most of the 20K hitches are 5k pin weight rated.
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Ron & Rhonda
2021 3230CK Montana Legacy w/ Super SolarFlex
(old rig) 2015 Montana 3611RL 8K I.S., Disk Brakes, Sailun Tires
2015 F350 XLT Crew Dually 20K B&W Companion
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04-03-2021, 10:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,155
M.O.C. #1920
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Is your truck dedicated to towing or do you use it for other things. If it is dedicated to towing any of those hitches will work. Lots of options with a long bed truck. If you need to get to a clean bed while camping (hitch out with nothing on the floor of the truck) you either need a good friend with you while camped or a lighter hitch. I am going with the Pullrite 3900, which allows me to remove two pins and take off the 40 lb hitch head and then the 34 lb base and I am down to a clean bed. Just another option. If I did not need that ability, any traditional hitch will do the job - Curt, B&W, Reese, Pullrite, etc. just providing another option.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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04-03-2021, 12:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,186
M.O.C. #6433
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Don’t know what hitch is Ford factory now. But for my 2012 F350 with factory hitch prep it was the Reese Elite hitch. I have been very happy with it as it has always worked great. And I really like the wrap around jaw for very positive latching. And with two pins the head also comes off to make removal easier.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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04-03-2021, 01:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 610
M.O.C. #25842
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BB_TX
Don’t know what hitch is Ford factory now. But for my 2012 F350 with factory hitch prep it was the Reese Elite hitch. I have been very happy with it as it has always worked great. And I really like the wrap around jaw for very positive latching. And with two pins the head also comes off to make removal easier.
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Same on our 2018 F350.
https://accessories.ford.com/kit-tra...bar-11553.html
I found a used 27.5 K one for $300.00. Came in the guys truck but he hauled gooseneck cattle trailers so it sat in the sun for several years. I stripped all the stickers and gave it a fresh coat of paint. Really happy with it.
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04-03-2021, 05:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #17391
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Quote:
Originally Posted by R.S.O'Donnell
Same on our 2018 F350.
https://accessories.ford.com/kit-tra...bar-11553.html
I found a used 27.5 K one for $300.00. Came in the guys truck but he hauled gooseneck cattle trailers so it sat in the sun for several years. I stripped all the stickers and gave it a fresh coat of paint. Really happy with it.
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What is all that stuff? LOL
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04-04-2021, 06:40 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Western NY
Posts: 496
M.O.C. #28430
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Thanks all for the replies. Good to hear that the Ford hitch head is removeable to make install/remove lighter, the B@W is the same. The link to Ford accessories was helpful also as I found the smaller 19K hitch has a pin weight rating of 4.5K.
Sounds like neither would be a mistake, I'll do a little more research and see what I can do on the deal when the time comes. Might be still leaning toward the Companion for the slightly higher specs.
Happy Easter!
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04-04-2021, 07:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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Both will handle the weight. Take a look at how the locking jaws function. You may prefer one style over the other.
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2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
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04-04-2021, 03:24 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Columbia
Posts: 303
M.O.C. #23739
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Have the RV dealer swap the pin box for a Reese Goosebox on the trailer then you won’t need a heavy hitch in your truck ever and the cost should be comparable
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04-05-2021, 11:45 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Colorado Rockies
Posts: 1,927
M.O.C. #19755
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I have the Ford puck system with a B&W companion; my second B&W, very happy with it. Can't speak for the Ford hitch, but I'm sure it is fine.
The B&W also has the feature to remove two pins and take the top portion of the hitch out separately from the base. Makes it easier for one person to do it.
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Scott & Alta
2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
2022 F-450 Lariat Ultimate
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04-07-2021, 01:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Qualicum Beach
Posts: 665
M.O.C. #26399
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MandK
Hello everyone, first post from a 5th wheel owner wannabe trying to learn from you all.
I am getting ready to exchange my 10 yo F-350 for a new one and I am wondering what you think about the Ford hitch. It looks a lot like a Reese in the sales book, rated 19K, but I can't find a pin weight rating on it. If I don't go that route, I was leaning toward a B&W Companion when the time comes. (probably a 3121 in the fall). The B&W is rated 20k/5K.
The truck will be an 8' bed with the gooseneck/5th wheel prep (pucks).
Both hitches are close in price although I may have some freight on the Companion unless I can get the dealer to throw it in to make the Montana deal.
The Ford hitch would be easy, it just shows up with the truck. Thoughts?
TIA
Mark
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I got the factory hitch. There was a choice of sizes and I got the biggest. It's made by REESE.
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2018 Keystone Montana 3811MS
2017 Ford F450 diesel dually
600AH Battle Born Lithium Batteries, 1,080 watts solar
3,000 watt hybrid inverter with 120A charger
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04-07-2021, 01:58 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Hallettsville
Posts: 35
M.O.C. #20862
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Ford hitch
I love my f-350 and live the Ford hitch.
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04-07-2021, 02:19 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Pomfret
Posts: 16
M.O.C. #18155
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I have a 2019 F350, with puck system and use the B&W 25 K companion, pulling a Montana 3931FB. Love the setup.
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04-07-2021, 02:43 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Uniontown
Posts: 55
M.O.C. #25583
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I have an 2021 f350 dually long bed with a companion hitch. Love it! Also, I bought my 2020 3855br from CW and they threw the hitch in on the deal.
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04-07-2021, 04:15 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Green Cove Springs
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #26221
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I have a F-350 2018 8' bed which I purchased new and had the Curt A20 (Rated 20K/5K hitch) which is spec'd for the F-350 (no additional holes etc). Takes about 5 minutes to remove or re-install albeit it is heavy....place in the 4 holes and turn 2 locking arms. Used on our 2013 37' Montana and now with our 41' 3139FB.....works great.
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04-07-2021, 07:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,186
M.O.C. #6433
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I think most, if not all, the newer hitches are good now. Some of the older clam shell hitches and sliding bar hitches could be problematic. But mostly a thing of the past now.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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04-08-2021, 09:08 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Flagstaff
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #9137
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Get the underside
Get the underside pucks but take a look at the Andersen Hitch
https://andersenhitches.com/collecti...mate-5th-wheel
This hitch uses the goose neck ball in your bed and is rated at 24,000 lbs. It only weighs 35 lbs so you can easily take it out of the truck and have a flat bed I love mine and I'm seeing more and more of them in use.
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04-08-2021, 10:18 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,395
M.O.C. #4831
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cosninocanines
Get the underside pucks but take a look at the Andersen Hitch
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Be aware that Lippert and Montana discourage the use of the Andersen hitch and it will (may) void your frame warranty. Here is just one link to the discussion
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...ad.php?t=83693
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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04-08-2021, 02:34 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: OKC
Posts: 31
M.O.C. #22977
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Kind of hard to believe something that weighs 35 lbs will handle all the variables a 17,000 5er could put it through.
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Montana Man
2020 Montana 3931FB
2017 F350 DRW CC 6.7 PS
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